Ex-Motörhead and current Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee has revealed a serious illness that landed him in hospital over the Christmas holidays. The musician suffered blood poisoning as a result of a foot injury, but was saved from anything worse thanks to timely medical treatment.
“I’m fighting this nasty bacteria”
In his statement shared on his social media channels, the Swedish native explained: “This holiday season I was in the hospital with a very serious blood infection (sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks, but now I’m at home fighting this nasty bacteria.” He thanked the doctors and nurses at the University Hospital in Gothenburg who looked after him during his stay. “I received fantastic care,” said the 61-year-old. “After several operations, the values are now all on the right track. There’s still a lot of recovery and rehab ahead of me.”
Despite the critical condition, Dee was optimistic and expressed his excitement for the Scorpions’ upcoming tour. “I’m now working 100 percent on being back on the drum stool in time for the start of the residency in Las Vegas on February 27th.” 2025 is an exciting year for the band, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary and playing numerous concerts around the world become. “The Stinger is back and I can’t wait to see you all on the road and get your shit together!”
Gosh! Lucky you!
In an interview The rock musician revealed more details about the circumstances of his illness to the Swedish newspaper “Aftonbladet”. The drummer reported that he sprained his ankle in early December and was initially treated with common painkillers. Shortly before Christmas his condition worsened dramatically.
“The ankle became incredibly swollen, took on a strange shape and looked like an overcooked ham,” said Dee. “I became very ill and had to be taken to Sahlgrenska by ambulance. There they discovered that my levels were extremely high, so I was immediately prioritized.” They operated on him there to remove the dead and infected tissue. “It hasn’t been an easy journey,” Dee continued. “One more day and I would have been playing drums with Lemmy in heaven. I can say that.”
Will Dee be fit again for the Scropions tour this year? The band will start their five-day residency in Las Vegas on February 27, 2025. A tour of Mexico and South America will begin in March.